Philadelphus coronarius Mock orange (Hydrangeaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Philadelphus coronarius
Mock orange
Deciduous shrub
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The Philadelphus coronarius plant species is found in Europe - S. Austria, Italy. Possibly occasionally naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mock orange. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. pallidus.

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Latin Name:  Philadelphus coronarius
Common Name:  Mock orange
Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Scrub and woodland on warm rocky hills and screes[50].

Cultivation Notes: A very easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately fertile soil, and also in thin soils over chalk[200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates poor soils[200]. Succeeds in semi-shade but prefers a position in full sun where it will flower more freely[182, 200]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c[184]. The flowers are very aromatic[182] with a strong orange aroma[245]. Plants are very tolerant of pruning, one third of the stems can be cut down to the ground each year in order to promote fresh growth and heavier flowering[202]. Fast growing[202]. Plants are inclined to send up suckers and can form thickets[182]. Some named forms have been developed for their ornamental value[182]. Plants can harbour blackfly[202].

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